An Italian painting's value increased by half a million euros after restoration in Switzerland revealed it was 500 years older than previously believed. The age was corrected when a digit in the year on the artwork was identified as a 3 rather than an 8. Italy's Council of State has ruled that the country cannot reclaim the work.
Café 't Sluisje in Amsterdam has been granted permission to return one of its two popular picnic tables after its operating permit was officially adjusted. The tables were removed last month following a complaint that revealed they had been situated outside the legal terrace boundaries for 30 years. While one table is now back in place, the second remains subject to a more complex zoning application because it sits on land designated for traffic.
HFC Swastika was a Haarlem-based football club that ceased to exist after World War II. This historical profile is part of a series focusing on sports organizations and events that have disappeared from the region.
A former American restaurant in Amsterdam was demolished after being occupied by squatters for several years. While neighbors expressed relief, a permit has been filed to potentially replace the building with a coffeeshop. The squatters left peacefully and indicated they are looking for a new location to occupy within the city.
The Dutch cabinet is reviewing whether citizens can still afford groceries following warnings from supermarkets about impending significant price increases. Finance Minister Eelco Heinen stated that the government will assess purchasing power adjustments before Prinsjesdag, though no specific promises have been made yet.
Dutch midfielder Guus Til will be available for the Netherlands' first World Cup group match against Japan this Sunday. Despite receiving a red card during a friendly match against Uzbekistan, the KNVB confirmed that he has not been suspended for the tournament.